In 2023, a total of 3,259 initial worker's compensation hearing applications were filed in the State of Wisconsin.
Initial Hearing Applications:
Appleton area
| 552
|
Milwaukee area
| 1,130
|
Madison area
| 307
|
Balance of state
| 1,270
|
| Scheduled
| Held
|
Pre-hearings
| 716
| 548
|
Hearings
| 1,974
| 217
|
Heard & Continued
| -
| 29
|
Settlements (a)
| 607
| 400
|
Mediation
| 384
| 277
|
In 2021, there were a total of 3,061 orders including 142 finding of fact orders.
The following shows the breakdown of appeals to LIRC and the judicial system.
| Appeals
| Orders |
LIRC
| 58
| 60
|
Circuit Court
| 2
| 11
|
Appeals Court
| 4
| 3
|
Supreme Court
| 1
| 1
|
For additional information, email DHAWCMail@wisconsin.gov.